Serbia: Aleksandar Vucic announces his resignation from the presidency

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: September 27, 2026Country: Serbia

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Serbia: Aleksandar Vucic announces his resignation from the presidency

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on September 27, as Serbia prepares for early parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25. He thanked the citizens for their trust and stated he would participate in the electoral campaign despite stepping down. Parliament President Ana Brnabic will temporarily assume the role of head of state.

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